A few random questions.
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Car: 86 z28
Engine: carb'ed 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
A few random questions.
Like the title says, I've got some questions that have been nagging me for the past few years since I've put the 350 in my car.
Are these engines supposed to sit crooked in the frame? Mine sits ever so crooked that I can't use a 14" air cleaner. And the hole in my cowl hood isn't big enough to allow for this "crookedness." How can I straighten it out?
Are edelbrock street mechanical fuel pumps supposed to leak oil? Mine lets oil seep from the vent hole in the side. Edelbrock says its normal, and to correct it, I need to install an internal boot.
Anyone else have these issues?
Also, do 2.73's really suck that bad? What kind of 1/4 improvement will I see going from an open 2.73 to a 3.73 posi? Im running a 14.93 @ 91.5 now.
Are these engines supposed to sit crooked in the frame? Mine sits ever so crooked that I can't use a 14" air cleaner. And the hole in my cowl hood isn't big enough to allow for this "crookedness." How can I straighten it out?
Are edelbrock street mechanical fuel pumps supposed to leak oil? Mine lets oil seep from the vent hole in the side. Edelbrock says its normal, and to correct it, I need to install an internal boot.
Anyone else have these issues?
Also, do 2.73's really suck that bad? What kind of 1/4 improvement will I see going from an open 2.73 to a 3.73 posi? Im running a 14.93 @ 91.5 now.
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Car: 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI, L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42:1
crooked?
No, you engine should not be crooked. You may want to check you motor mounts.
Don't know about the pump, but it makes no sense that it "is normal" to leak oil.
Don't know about the pump, but it makes no sense that it "is normal" to leak oil.
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Car: 89 Firebird
Engine: 408
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt/4.11
Definently agree with checking motor mounts and that the fuel pump leaking oil shouldnt be normal. I dont know the actual numbers but you would definently see some improvement with 3.73 gears.
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Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Make sure your motor mounts are in correctly - mine (poly mounts) had tabs that were angled - if I didn't have the angle right, the motor didn't set right - the motor actually rests on these tabs - they set in cutouts on the clamshell - the bolts that go through don't support the motor on mine.
I have a Performer RPM (same height as the Air Gap) intake and carb. with a 2.5" element under a stock hood.
I have a Performer RPM (same height as the Air Gap) intake and carb. with a 2.5" element under a stock hood.
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